2003 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 3.7L Petrol · KO53 DWC
2003 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (3.7L, petrol). First registered 14 Nov 2003. Recorded mileage 157,881 miles. MOT expired on 28 Oct 2025.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 157,881 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KO53 DWC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/10/2024
- 157,881 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KO53 DWC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (KO53 DWC) between January 2022 and October 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 October 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
KO53 DWC Mileage History
- 11/01/2022204,546 km
- 10/06/2023143,589 mi
- 10/06/2023143,589 mi
- 28/10/2024157,879 mi+14,290 mi
- 29/10/2024157,881 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly -16,676 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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